She continued: “Here’s the thing. I’m friends with George Bush. In fact I’m friends with a lot of people who don’t share the same beliefs that I have. We’re all different, and I think we’ve forgotten that that’s OK that we’re all different. For instance, I wish people wouldn’t wear fur. I don’t like it, but I’m friends with people who wear fur. And I’m friends with people who are furry, as a matter of fact. I have friends who should tweeze more.”

“But just because I don’t agree with someone on everything doesn’t mean that I’m not going to be friends with them,” she added. “When I say, ‘be kind to one another’, I don’t only mean the people that think the same way that you do. I mean be kind to everyone.”

Many celebrities, including Reese Witherspoon and Gwen Stefani, shared Degeneres’ response on social media, praising the star for her message of kindness and compassion.

Ellen DeGeneres wants to remind everyone why it’s important to have friends from all walks of life